For many couples, creating a wedding gift registry can seem like a daunting task. Many couples feel like they already have everything they need. Trust us when we say, as you build your life together, your home and your family, your needs change and many of the gifts you receive will be put to good use. Think ahead of all the serving platters and kitchen gear that you might want as you enter your first home and host holidays etc. Couples ask us all the time where they should register and what they should register for. Two of our favorite stores for registering are Crate&Barrel and Lux Bond & Green. Both are known for their amazing selection, great customer service, and extensive knowledge of the registry process.
Because registering can be overwhelming at first, here are some etiquette, tips and tricks to simplify the process:
1. Register early in your engagement. People will want to congratulate you with gifts from your engagement party to your wedding day.
2. Traditionally, any printed materials that the couple sends out should not include registry information. However, friends and family may include the information on engagement party or shower invitations that they host in your honor. Spread the word on your website or through your parents and wedding party!
3. You’ve probably heard this before, but register for 2-3 items per person on your guest list to give people plenty of options.
4. On that note, be sure to also register for items at varying price points.
5. Don’t forget about the completion discount! Many stores offer a discount on items that remain on your registry after the wedding passes. So don’t fret if you don’t get the entire set of place settings you wanted! Some stores even offer the discount on items you add to the registry after the wedding.
6. Be realistic about what you will use and what you won’t. Registering for a nice tool set for your new home renovation projects may be more practical for you while others will want formal china for future entertaining.
7. Remember to have fun! Make registering part of a fun afternoon.
Some of our favorites from Crate&Barrel:
Small appliances Kitchen Cutlery
Flatware Cookware
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As Boston’s most respected name, Lux Bond and Green carries some of the classic, tried and true lines such as Baccarat, Versace, and Hermes that include pieces that will last generations.
Some of our favorites at Lux Bond and Green)
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Hermes (available at Lux Bond & Green )
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